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Does anyone have a definitive list of tools / essential things needed to be carried on an A10 to do most roadside repairs etc.. I've been trying to figure one today.. No road side recovery here other than calling a friend with a pick up..Guy

For my long ride to see the Motorcycle Cannonball bikes and riders, I spontaneously put together a little kit for the ride. One thing I made sure of was having the right Allen key for the clutch and brake lever clamps. Good thing, because the break lever came loose. I also packed a spare lever and perch, because the casting at the bar is a weak point I've had break in the past. Didn't need the spare, this time.

Richard L.

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^^^ Have made me get home from the middle of nowhere many times, a God send :O)Excellent for screws, glass, nails etc. Of course big damage, hole, rotten innertube etc it's not the tool.Clean-up and final fixing or tube replacing if needed, peacefully well at home in the shed.

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The kit I carry with me. At the bottom of the toolbox there is a plastic bag containing a clean(ish) micro-fibre towel, that is for cushioning/hand drying/ or in an emergency, oil mopping. Next to it are spare spark plugs. Next up is the tool roll. The bag once held my Android tablet. Then there is a tin with cable repair items. The lid is sealed with lots of useful insulating tape. An ex-chewing gum tub holds a spare headlamp bulb and some fuses. Apart from imperial spanners I have some metrics to deal with rear carrier bolts etc.

^^^ all those years ago, exploring all kinds of remote mountains tracks with the xt 350 & xt 500, there was 3 things I always took along: water, cofeine pills & tyre fix :O) In addition usually had a spare plug & socket + a solid Leatherman.

Mobile phone could be called a tool, but at that time zero connection in many places, so either one came back alive, or someone months later found a rusty bike carcass, and nearby, a helmeted skeleton, heavily chewed on by wolfes :O)Picture from Pyrenees, heading into Spain from France.

Hope I am.posting this in the right forum if not forgive me and please move to the most appropriate please. Quick question I hope somebody will help me with.What tools do people carry with them as I want to put together a small get you hope tool etc kit for my A7SS.Thanks.

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